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Skylar Azzarito "Darlene Mercadante"

Skylar Azzarito "Darlene Mercadante"

Apr 2, 2013

FEEDING HILLS-Skylar Azzarito, 51, previously known as Darlene Mercadante, passed unexpectedly on April 2, 2013. Born on September 24, 1961 in Holyoke, MA, she had worked as a cosmetologist and in the health field. She will be remembered as a glamorous woman who appreciated beauty in everything which was reflected in her home. She was an exceptional mother devoted to...

Robert R. Pederzani

Robert R. Pederzani

Mar 29, 2013

WARREN-Robert R. Pederzani, 56, died March 29, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on November 17, 1956 in Springfield, MA to the late Basil and Dorothy (Davio) Pederzani, he had worked for many years at Hulmes Transportation in Belchertown, MA. Robert was a diehard Patriots fan and enjoyed playing pool in the Palmer area. Predeceased by his parents, he leaves his...

James Robert Lane

James Robert Lane

Mar 28, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-James Robert Lane, 64, died March 28, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on September 4, 1948 in Maxton, NC, to Robert and Kattie (McRae) Lane, he worked for many years at Milton Bradley now Hasbro in East Longmeadow, MA. Mr. Lane was a loving and caring father who raised four children. He loved music, especially the blues, and children, earning...

Margaret E. Ake

Margaret E. Ake

Mar 28, 2013

Springfield--Margaret E. Drake passed away on March 28, 2013.

Robert H. Goldrick, Sr.

Robert H. Goldrick, Sr.

Mar 23, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Robert H. Goldrick, Sr., 84, died March 23, 2013 at his home. Born on September 16, 1928 in Springfield, Robert was a veteran of the US Army and served as a police officer in the City of Springfield for many years before retiring from the Commonwealth as a plumber. He also enjoyed performing as a clown with his chimpanzee. Predeceased...

Elizabeth Mary Snow

Elizabeth Mary Snow

Mar 22, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY-Elizabeth Mary Snow (Betsy) of South Hadley, MA died March 22, 2013 at Wingate at South Hadley. Born June 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Colby) (Snow) Rose and the late William C. Rose of South Hadley, MA. Her father, Edward J. Snow, passed away in 1955. She leaves a brother, Edward W. Snow of...

Jesus Chuey Gonzales

Jesus Chuey Gonzales

Mar 19, 2013

THREE RIVERS-Jesus Chuey Gonzales, 60, died March 19, 2013. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. For full details visit www.nefcc.net

Tammy J. Spaulding

Tammy J. Spaulding

Mar 17, 2013

CHICOPEE-Tammy J. Spaulding, 45, died March 17, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA Born on April 23, 1967 in Springfield, Vermont, Tammy had an open heart to help anyone in need. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, dining out, going to the gym and watching children. Predeceased by her mother-in-law, Gladys Turner of Springfield, MA, she leaves her...

Amy Filip-Roy

Amy Filip-Roy

Mar 11, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Amy Filip-Roy, 45, died March 11, 2013. Born on October 4, 1967 in Holyoke, MA to John and Alice (Wesolowski) Filip, Amy worked in early childhood development and enjoyed gardening and crafts. Predeceased by her father, she leaves her mother, Alice Filip of Holyoke, MA, daughter, Emily Roy and grandson Julian of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Christine Grady of Holyoke,...

Walter F. Chiarizio

Walter F. Chiarizio

Mar 4, 2013

AGAWAM-Walter F. Chiarizio died March 4, 2013. He leaves his sons: Anthony, Jonathan, Steven, Darren (Mahera) and Michael (Tara) Chiarizio; daughter, Rosemary (Christopher) Russell, brother, John (Linda) Chiarizio , sister, Rosemary (John) Lavinio and grandchildren: Savannah, Sofia, Frank and Vince. Private services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC with burial...

Joseph Charles "

Joseph Charles "

Mar 3, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Joseph Charles Jernigan, 68 departed this life on March 3, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. He acknowledged and accepted Christ in his life prior to his death. Joseph was born in Springfield, MA the son of Willie E. Jernigan Sr. and the late Mary (Wright) Jernigan. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Lois (Rushin) Jernigan, a...

Robert E. Taylor

Robert E. Taylor

Feb 27, 2013

AMHERST-Dr. Robert E. Taylor, 93, died February 27, 2013 inNorthampton, MA. He was born in Portland, OR on November 22, 1919to the late Dolph and Lula May (Nicholas) Taylor. Having fallen in lovewith Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables as a teenager, he determinedto master French, earning his BA from Reed College (’43) and his MAand Ph.D. from Columbia University (’51),...

Mary Elizabeth Lancaster

Mary Elizabeth Lancaster

Feb 25, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Mary E. Lancaster, 59, of Springfield, MA passed-away on February 25, 2013 following a long painful illness. She is survived by three brothers: Douglas Gladden of Waldoboro, ME, Robert Gladden of Geneva, NY and Donald Gladden of Lyman, ME and a sister Janet Gladden of Springfield, MA. Mary loved children and animals. She enjoyed calligraphy and used it to create...

Margaret A. Lunden

Margaret A. Lunden

Feb 25, 2013

WESTFIELD-Peg Lunden, 72, passed away on February 25, 2013. The daughter of Harry & Marion (Davis) Lunden, she was the youngest of 11 children. Predeceased by her sisters: Dorothy Baker, Barbara Smith, Shirley Barrows, Beverly Wisel and Joan Keefe; brothers: William and Richard Lunden, Peg is survived by sister, Arlene Fisher of Hampden, MA, brothers: Donald Lunden of Feeding Hills,...

Barbara A. Dorn

Barbara A. Dorn

Feb 25, 2013

HAMPDEN-Barbara A. Dorn died February 27, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was born on June 25, 1940 in Springfield, MA to the late Neils E. and Edith (Newman) Falk. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves her husband of 56 years, Donald A. Dorn of Hampden, MA, her son, Donald A. Dorn Jr. and his wife LuAnn...

Ida Roberts

Ida Roberts

Feb 22, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Ida Roberts, 86, died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on April 9, 1926 in Kingston. A Springfield resident since 1955 she was employed as a nurses’ aide in hospitals and nursing homes in New York City and locally at Mercy Hospital, Heritage Hall and East Longmeadow Nursing Home. An active...

Dorris Hall

Dorris Hall

Feb 21, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Dorris Hall, 80, died February 21, 2013. Born on March 12, 1932 in Tupelo, MS she had lived in the area for over 50 years. Dorris was hard working and devoted to her friends. Always finding beauty in the world around her, she loved life and bringing joy to those around her. She will be remembered for her generous and...

Louise Richard

Louise Richard

Feb 19, 2013

WESTFIELD-Louise Richard, 96, died February 19, 2013 at Renaissance Manor of Westfield in Westfield, MA. Ms. Richard was born on April 10, 1916 in Monticello, ME to the late Willard and Lillian (McLean) Harris. Predeceased by her parents and husband Albert Richard, she leaves her sister, Eldora Ackerson of Bridgewater, ME and nephews, Perley Ackerson and his wife Nancy of...

Elizabeth A. Husson

Elizabeth A. Husson

Feb 18, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Elizabeth A. Husson, 82, died February 18, 2013 at Redstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on August 26, 1930 in Springfield, MA, she was a lifelong area resident. Elizabeth was an original Breck Girl Model in the 1930’s. She and her late husband, Samuel Husson, owned taverns in the area including Sam’s Colonial in the North End of Springfield, Hugo’s...

Judith H. Bruno

Judith H. Bruno

Feb 16, 2013

ENFIELD, CT-Judith H. Bruno, 50, died February 15, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on March 17, 1962 in Hartford, CT to the late Thomas and Judith (Phornhill) Bruno, she was a lifelong area resident. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves her son, Ryan Specht (Vanessa Cruz) of Chicopee, MA, brothers, Michael Bruno and Mark Bruno, sister,...

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